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  1. stans
    Johnny Depp Fans Are Really Into His Defamation Trial Against Amber HeardA jury has been selected and it doesn’t include a Johnny Depp lover’s husband.
    By Victoria Bekiempis
  2. explainers
    Johnny Depp and Amber Heard’s Defamation Trial, ExplainedAnswering all of your big Johnny Depp and Amber Heard questions.
    By Claudia Rosenbaum
  3. lawsuits
    Asghar Farhadi’s A Hero Plagiarism Lawsuit Awaits Official VerdictA student claims the Iranian director based the film off of a documentary she made in his workshop.
    By Justin Curto
  4. the law
    Tory Lanez’s Tweets Violated Megan Thee Stallion Protective Order, Judge RulesLanez was released from custody on a $350,000 bond.
    By Justin Curto
  5. the law
    Erika Jayne Called Racketeering ‘Frontwoman’ in New $55 Million LawsuitLess Housewives, more “like a tale out of a John Grisham novel.”
    By Rebecca Alter
  6. the law
    R. Kelly’s Lawyer Invokes Matt Lauer to Argue for AcquittalAnother banger from Bill Cosby’s appeals lawyer.
    By Victoria Bekiempis
  7. prints of princes
    A Case About Andy Warhol’s Prince Artwork Is Headed to the Supreme CourtThe justices will decide if Warhol meaningfully transformed a photograph of the singer enough for fair use to apply.
    By Jennifer Zhan
  8. conservatorships
    Amanda Bynes’ Conservatorship Is Officially OverA judge terminated the arrangement after nearly 9 years.
    By Rebecca Alter
  9. the law
    Jussie Smollett Released While Appealing Hate-Crime-Hoax ConvictionSmollett was serving 150 days in a county jail.
    By Bethy Squires
  10. the law
    Jussie Smollett Sentenced to 30 Months Probation in Hate-Crime Hoax“I know that there is nothing that I will do here today that will come close to the damage you’ve already done to your own life.”
    By Victoria Bekiempis
  11. the law
    All Your Questions About Bill Cosby’s Overturned Verdict, AnsweredThe US Supreme Court has declined to review Cosby’s case, upholding the decision to overturn his conviction.
    By Natalie Hope McDonald
  12. the law
    Ed Sheeran Is Working on His folkloreHe said he wrote 25 songs with Aaron Dessner in one week — under oath!
    By Justin Curto
  13. the law
    Have You Written a Song That Sounds Like Dua Lipa’s ‘Levitating’?In the past week, two separate lawsuits claimed they have.
    By Justin Curto
  14. conservatorships
    Amanda Bynes’s Mother 100 Percent Supports Request to End Her ConservatorshipLynn, who also acted as conservator, is “so proud of her for all the hard work and progress Amanda has made.”
    By Claudia Rosenbaum
  15. the law
    Erika Jayne Sued in $2.1 Million Embezzlement LawsuitSeparate from the dismissed case reportedly set to be refiled against her.
    By Justin Curto
  16. the law
    R. Kelly’s New Lawyer Argues for Another Trial or AcquittalShe repped Bill Cosby in his successful appeal.
    By Victoria Bekiempis
  17. the law
    Alec Baldwin and Rust Producers Sued for Wrongful Death of Halyna Hutchins“If basic firearm safety rules had been followed … Halyna Hutchins would be alive and well,” the suit claims.
    By Justin Curto
  18. the law
    Cheer’s Jerry Harris Pleads Guilty to Soliciting Sex From MinorsHe pleaded guilty to two sex crimes involving minors.
    By Alejandra Gularte
  19. the law
    Snoop Dogg Sued for Sexual Assault Days Before Super Bowl PerformanceThe lawsuit also names the rapper’s “associate” and “spiritual advisor,” Bishop Don “Magic” Juan.
    By Justin Curto
  20. crime
    Lil Uzi Vert Pleads No Contest for Assault of Ex-Girlfriend Brittany ByrdHe will serve three years probation and a year of counseling, among other sentencing details.
    By Bethy Squires
  21. the law
    Drakeo the Ruler’s Son Has Filed a Wrongful-Death Lawsuit Against Live NationThe $60 million suit alleges there was negligence and inadequate security at Once Upon a Time in L.A.
    By Jennifer Zhan
  22. extremely online
    Musicians Rage at NFT Site Auctioning Songs Without PermissionHitPiece is down after Jack Antonoff, Sadie Dupuis, and more tweeted criticism.
    By Justin Curto
  23. lady a
    Lady A and Anita White Come to a Settlement in Trademark DisputeThe two parties had sued each other over the use of a stage name that White had been performing under for decades.
    By Rebecca Alter
  24. the law
    Erika Jayne Isn’t Off the Hook in Ongoing Embezzlement CaseThe lawsuit is just moving to California, after being dismissed in Illinois.
    By Justin Curto
  25. the law
    Chris Brown Accused of Rape Once Again in $20 Million LawsuitThe singer alluded to the “pattern” of rape and abuse allegations against him on Instagram.
    By Justin Curto
  26. the law
    Netflix Faces Lawsuit From Chess Champion Over Queen’s GambitRookie mistake.
    By Alejandra Gularte
  27. the law
    Cardi B Wins $1.25 Million in Defamation Lawsuit Against Tasha KThe rapper had testified that the blogger’s claims made her feel suicidal.
    By Jennifer Zhan
  28. bad dad
    Breaking Down Britney Spears’s Accusations Against Her FatherFrom millions of dollars in legal fees to her dad’s defunct cooking series, Cookin’ Cruzin’ & Chaos With James Spears.
    By Claudia Rosenbaum
  29. the law
    Jay-Z and Others Urge New York to Stop Using Rap Lyrics As EvidenceHova and other rap luminaries came together to end what they see as a prejudicial practice.
    By Bethy Squires
  30. the law
    Britney Spears Wants Jamie Lynn to Stop Talking About HerThe pop star’s lawyer requested Jamie Lynn “cease and desist from referencing Britney derogatorily.”
    By Justin Curto
  31. the law
    After 29 Days, Alec Baldwin Turns Over His Phone in Rust InvestigationNearly a month after Baldwin addressed the warrant on Twitter.
    By Justin Curto
  32. cheer-splainer
    How Does Cheer Season Two Address All the Controversy?Here’s how the Netflix series handles the drama surrounding season-one favorites Jerry Harris and La’Darius Marshall.
    By Alejandra Gularte
  33. the law
    Kris Jenner’s Sexual-Harassment Lawsuit, ExplainedThe Kardashian matriarch is accused of groping her ex-bodyguard.
    By Victoria Bekiempis
  34. the law
    The Nirvana Baby’s Nevermind Porn Lawsuit Lives OnHere we are now, litigate us.
    By Rebecca Alter
  35. the law
    Nicki Minaj Dropped From Harassment LawsuitMinaj’s lawyer said they will seek “sanctions.” Meanwhile, the case against her husband is still “ongoing.”
    By Victoria Bekiempis
  36. the law
    Jamie Lynn Spears Says She ‘Did Take the Steps to Help’ Free BritneyShe also told Good Morning America she wasn’t financially involved in the 13-year conservatorship.
    By Justin Curto
  37. crime
    The Life and Crimes of Robert Durst: A TimelineThe subject of HBO’s The Jinx died a convicted murderer at 78.
    By Nate Jones
  38. the law
    Rapper Pooh Shiesty Pleads Guilty to Firearms Conspiracy ChargeThe 22-year-old rapper is no longer facing a possible life sentence due to the guilty plea.
    By Alejandra Gularte
  39. the law
    Elizabeth Holmes Found Guilty on Four Counts of Fraud and ConspiracyThe jury could not reach a verdict on three charges, and acquitted her of the remaining four.
    By Rebecca Alter
  40. unsolved mysteries
    Now We’ll Never Know If Dan Brown Was Living a Secret Life With a Horse TrainerThat’s one for the mystery books.
    By Rebecca Alter
  41. the law
    Meghan Markle Receives Apology From UK Tabloid After Winning Legal BattleAn appeals court upheld her victory against U.K. tabloids for publishing a private letter.
    By Natalie Lin
  42. obits
    Drakeo the Ruler’s Life Was Stolen Too Many TimesThere is a level on which the rapper’s story works as a metaphor for a variety of systemic horrors.
    By Paul Thompson
  43. disrespect the classics
    Eric Clapton, Recurring 2021 Villain, Wins $11 Bootleg CD LawsuitA German widow has been ordered to pay thousands of dollars after Clapton “complained.”
    By Devon Ivie
  44. the law
    Britney Spears’s Dad is Still Demanding Money From Her“This is not what a father who loves his daughter does.”
    By Claudia Rosenbaum
  45. crime
    Megan Thee Stallion Responds to New Reports From Tory Lanez Hearing“Why do I have to relive this with everyone on the internet every day?”
    By Justin Curto
  46. the law
    Harvey Weinstein’s Lawyer Claims He Was in a ‘Stranglehold’ During Trial“The jury was overwhelmed by such prejudicial, bad evidence.”
    By Victoria Bekiempis
  47. the law
    Nicki Minaj Files Legal Documents in Response to Husband’s Accuser’s LawsuitMinaj has been sued for harassment and intimidation charges.
    By Alejandra Gularte
  48. the law
    Jussie Smollett Found Guilty in Alleged Hate-Crime-Hoax TrialHe faces up to three years in prison on each count.
    By Alejandra Gularte
  49. crime
    Josh Duggar Found Guilty of Possession of Child PornographyHe faces up to 20 years of jail time.
    By Natalie Lin
  50. the law
    Jussie Smollett Denies Faking Attack: ‘That’s a Bold-Faced Lie’“That’s a bold-faced lie,” Smollett said about the hoax accusation.
    By Natalie Hope McDonald
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